Despite 25 years of science showing that GMOs do not have any adverse side effects, there are still many consumers today – especially mothers – that are apprehensive about buying food produced using this technology. The basis for science communication is to increase public understanding of science, but when it comes to plant science – biotechnology and crop protection – the scientific facts are not always given the credibility they deserve, leaving consumers confused as to which products they should buy and not fully understanding what scientific risk means. CropLife International – the voice of the plant science industry – has supported projects like GMO Answers and Pesticide Facts to address consumer questions and concerns around plant science, as well as to improve accurate science communication on crop protection and plant biotechnology. This talk will share some of the successful examples from these two platforms.

Lessons learned from communicating plant science to the public

ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting

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